Customer Reviews New Balance M990V4

Wonderful shoe; I want it to work. My usual size is 13 4E in 928's and 813's, but they're made on the SL2 Last. This 990 is made on the SL1 Last which has a narrower toe box. I wanted a cushioning shoe, but one where I can put the cushion on top of my orthotic. Not enough room in the toe box for both. I wish NB made the 990 on a SL2 Last. Until then, I will wear it with just the orthotic

These are well made, fit as advertised, and arrived promptly. They are not as cushiony as I had hoped, they are by no means hard on the foot, just not as soft as I'd hoped. I will keep them and have used them for general exercise and they performed well, actually very supportive. Though not advertised as such, the soles are non skid. Overall a fine shoe.

The feel of your feet on the inner soles of the shoe do not feel particularly smooth. They are not as "cushy" as NB running shoes - and they should be. They are too expensive. I have worn New Balance for 15 years, but I will look at competitors before I buy again.

For years, New Balance has been the only brand of shoes that fit my 4E feet correctly. More specifically, the US made 990v3 fit me like a glove. I was excited to get my hands on the latest revision, and for the most part the V4 doesn't disappoint. As usual, the materials and workmanship are unparalleled. The suede is luscious and the soles are solid. The biggest change from the V3 is the length of the tongue and the lace locks -- I had to lace them a few different ways until I found them to be comfortable. My biggest and only complaint is that the 4E doesn't feel quite as wide as the V3's. This is an issue I encounter with non 990 models, I have to go a half to a full size bigger to compensate for this. I ordered my true size from newbalance.com, and they're a bit snug at the base of the toe box. I would recommend going at least a half size bigger if you're a 4E. Otherwise, the 990v4 is well crafted and, of course, supremely comfortable.

These new shoes do not seem to be giving me as much support as I am used to when starting a new pair. I have been using the 900 series forever it seems.

This running shoe is not like the regular other 990v4. It fits too long. I've been wearing 12D forever and these are too big. Also I could do an exchange. I actually had to return these shoes and then buy another pair.

I am a consistent user of New Balance shoes and will continue to wear them, but these were just not as comfortable as others that I have bought, especially for the money. I returned them.

old standard s are 100 X's better then new and improved

Shame NB doesn't have more options for people that have wider feet.

Shame NB doesn't have more options for people that have wider feet. It would also be awesome to have more color options for sole. Otherwise a great shoe

Did not seem to have the cushion of the 990 Heritage I presently wear. What is the comparable shoe?

What is happening at NB? Each new version of shoe seems worse than the previous one. I used to swear by New Balance, but I can't find a single running shoe that feels secure on my feet. My heel slips out on these (V4), but V3 were awesome. What a shame.

These run as most athletic shoes do a little small. I had to fit my NB one-half size larger than my dress or casual shoes. I customized this style and like the way it turned out; however, I am not please with their performance when speed walking. they seemed to give good support and comfort, but when I returned from a 2.5 mile walk my feet hurt. This is unusual for me and I have always been a buyer of NB shoes for walking and just plain athletic shoe wear. A few of their shoes I use for the speed walking and are all better for my feet than this pair. I have one pair that are not New Balance and it is ironic they are the most comfortable. the best walking shoes I have from NB are style 1540 purchased some few years ago in Black & White. They far surpass these shoes in foot comfort. These shoes would ear 5 stars from me.

Great quality show. On my feet then hours a day. Thought they would be a bit more comfortable.

First, let me say my biggest complaint on these is the new color scheme of black. I prefer the white over the black front soles. Wish they at least offered in white (like the blue version). I've worn NBs for 35 years. I have wide (4E) feet and love a large toe box. These fit well. Unlike many people who owned the V3s, I never had issue with the tongue sliding on them. I also felt the V3s actually lasted slightly longer than the V4. I'm not a runner, just wear them virtually daily and the V3s last me 9-12 months. The last pair I bought of the V3s I bought in mid-June 2017. They have a little life left. I bought them because I wasn't thrilled about the V4s that lasted about 7 months. Of course, basing longevity is unfair - you don't talk about tires in years vs. miles. Same with shoes. What I will say is that my V3s look way better than the V4's, especially after wearing them over 6 months.

Love this shoe, especially for its wide widths. The new Nubuck/mesh version isn't available other than in "D" width, alas.